A gritty 1960s cop drama about LAPD detective Sam Hodiak and his trainee, who must deal with gangs, brutal crimes, changing times, family crises and unhinged manipulative small-time crook Charles Manson, who's slowly building his cult.
Everybody's Been BurnedLAPD Detective Sam Hodiak and undercover officer Brian Shafe begin the search for a missing teenage girl, Emma Karn, who has fallen under the spell of infamous cult leader Charles Manson.
The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game
E2
The Hunter Gets Captured by the GameHodiak and Shafe investigate a complicated murder case amidst rising racial tensions. Meanwhile, Manson forces Emma's father, Ken Karn, to introduce him to an executive in the music business.
Never Say Never to Always
E3
Never Say Never to AlwaysA drug dealer is murdered, and the prime suspect is Shafe's snitch. Meanwhile, Shafe and rookie Charmain Tully go undercover into the Manson family in a mission that comes with serious consequences.
Home Is Where You're Happy
E4
Home Is Where You're HappyHodiak investigates Art Gladner's murder through his late wife Lucille, who runs a burlesque club. Manson hides Emma but Hodiak, under pressure from Grace, ultimately finds her and brings her home.
A Change Is Gonna Come
E5
A Change Is Gonna ComeA South Central murder investigation ratchets up tension with the Black Panthers. Emma runs away from home in the midst of the chaos and Hodiak pays Manson a visit and gives him a near-fatal beating.
A Whiter Shade of Pale
E6
A Whiter Shade of PaleCharlie recovers. Charmain finds a case. Hodiak seeks the man who's been harassing Shafe's family. Shafe helps Hodiak get a message to his son.
Cease to Resist
E7
Cease to ResistCutler gets a surprise visitor. Hodiak and Shafe work the murder of a Hollywood star. Charlie goes gun shopping.
Sick City
E8
Sick CityKarn buries secrets. Failing to impress a record producer, Manson takes his disappointment out on his family. Shafe catches a tough break. Hodiak loses an old friend.
Why?
E9
Why?Charmain's first ride-along ends when her fellow officers are gunned down, the first in a series of cop killings.
It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
E10
It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)Charlie tests Emma's loyalty. Shafe passes Guapo's test. After his first acid trip, courtesy of Manson, Hodiak helps a fellow detective with a secret.
Your Mother Should Know
E11
Your Mother Should KnowTrust is an issue when Bunchy asks Hodiak to find his brother's killer; the Hodiak family comes together to help Walt; Charlie's mom visits.
(Please Let Me Love You And) It Won't Be Wrong
E12
(Please Let Me Love You And) It Won't Be WrongEmma's absence is felt when the Manson family makes a documentary; Hodiak makes a deal with Ken Karn to save his son.
Old Ego Is a Too Much Thing
E13
Old Ego Is a Too Much ThingSeason 1 finale! Emma returns just as Mary goes into labor; Hodiak's deal for Walt goes south; a murder investigation has unforeseen consequences.
Cast of Season 1
David DuchovnyDetective Sam Hodiak
Grey DamonBrian Shafe
Gethin AnthonyCharles Manson
Emma DumontEmma Karn
Claire HoltCharmain Tully
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